New Facilities For William Brooks Shoe Co Are Planned
Nelsonvilles Busy shoe factory will add a three story building next to the current plant to increase capacity from 1 800 to 2 400 pairs daily and rise employment from 200 to 260 with an ultimate goal of 3 600 pairs and 400 workers. The expansion is funded by 15000 in preferred stock sold by the Nelsonville Industrial Development Association and will be constructed by Vern Vorhes of Nelsonville using local labor. The project includes moving a Mary Courtney Cotton property house east of the plant and extending the present 45 foot wide structure by 50 feet. Company officers are William Brooks president F M Brooks vice president J Lawrence Porter secretary and H E Wilson treasurer.
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W. F. Smiley
Nelsonville
United States
William Brooks Shoe Co
Nelsonville Industrial Development Association
Brooks Company
Panama Canal Zone
Hawaiian Islands
Nelsonville Industrial Association
Mary Courtney
A. Richardson
Myers St
Vern Vorhes
Shoe Company
William Brooks
F. M. Brooks
J. Lawrence Porter
Will Entertain Nelsonville D of A Benefit Night
The Nelsonville D of A sponsors a Friday benefit party at 8 15 PM in the 1 0 C F Hall. Proceeds aid local causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
D. of A's
C.F. Hall
Plan School Benefit Monday at Friday Evening
A benefit party at the Monday School Friday evening July 22 begins at 7 o clock. A fish pond social and community sing accompany the event. Proceeds go to the piano fund to secure a piano for the school.
Giants Defeat Carbondale in City League Thriller
Nelsonville Hocking Valley Giants defeated Carbondale 7 3 in a City League game Wednesday. Winning pitcher Hope Woodson allowed five hits and owns two no hitters this season. Leading Giants were B Dexter Tucker and Riley, while Risley batted 2 for 4 for Carbondale. Tonight's twilight league game features Brooks Shoes vs Nelsonville Greys at 5 30 p m. The scores of Wednesday's game were reported.
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Nelsonville
Hocking Valley Giants
Carbondale
Hope Woodson
Hope
B. Dexter
Tucker
Riley
Giants
Risley
Dalers
Brooks Shoes
Nelsonville Greys
Mrs Matheny Dies in Carbon Hill Ohio
Mrs Anna Matheny 56 died at home in Carbon Hill Wednesday evening. Survived by husband John, sons Walter and Wesley of Columbus, brother John Denan Haydenville, sister Elizabeth Steinbrink Carbon Hill. Funeral arrangements not yet completed. Also a benefit party for Buchtel High School Orchestra planned by the Pythian Sisters for July 23 at 8 PM in the Buchtel Opera House. Notice of Appointment lists Blanche W McCune Stewart as Administratrix of Ida Wharff of Athens County with four months to file claims. Dated July 7 1958.
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Nelsonville
Anna Matheny
Carbon Hill
John Matheny
Walter
Wesley Matheny
Columbus
John Denan
Haydenville
Elizabeth Steinbrink
Buchtel
Buchtel High School
The
Pythian Sisters
Buchtel Opera House
Blanche W McCune
Stewart
Ohio
Ida
Wharff
Athens County
Louis Tyroler
Said County
Verona Welcomes Six More Woodie Traffic Decoys
A rookie officer Woodie stands six foot two in a blue painted uniform with reflector glass buttons. A hidden motor moves his arms to direct traffic at a crossroads. Mayor Slayback plans to install six more like him after a successful trial.
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Wood
Verona
N. J
Woodie
David H. Slayback
Huddy Birth Announced in Nelsonville Family
Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Huddy Route 3 announce the birth of a son on Wednesday July 20. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McConaha of Floodwood Power Plant and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huddy of Kimberly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Virgil Huddy
Route 3
W. J. McConaha
Floodwood
Charles Huddy
Kimberly
Miss Margaret Clark Returns From Visit
Miss Margaret Clark returned Tuesday after a week’s visit with Mrs. Margaret Parks at Middleton port Ohio. Mrs. Bertha Barker is spending several days at Athens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clark
Margaret Parks
Middleport
Bertha Barker
Athens
Funeral services for infant Donald Keith Conner
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock for Donald Keith Conner two months old and only child of Mr and Mrs Donald Conner of Walnut Street. Reverend Revaland Goodman conducted the service and burial followed at Greenlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Donald Keith Conner
Donald Conner
Walnut St
Reveland Goodman
Greenlawn
Measles Hit Eli D. Troyer Family In Private Epidemic
The Eli D. Troyer family faced a private measles outbreak with all 14 members infected. One two year old child died from the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton Station
Eli D. Troyer
Nelsonville High to Hold Friday Uniform Meeting
Nelsonville High School football fans are invited to a meeting at the Legion Building at 7 30 p m Friday July 22 to discuss new uniforms for the team. Local supporters urged to attend and contribute ideas for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Legion Building
WPA Workers Meet for Cheaper Transport and Better Conditions
Nelsonville WPA workers call for all WPA workers in Athens and Hocking Counties to attend a meeting at the new athletic field on Sunday July 24 at 1 o clock. The goal is to sign a petition to be sent to Athens Columbus and Washington offices with a resolution signed by the Nelsonville mayor and Athens County Commissioners. Henry Windle and Joe Bagley urge full cooperation from city and county officials and workers.
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WPA
Nelsonville
Athens
Hocking
Athletic Field
Columbus
Washington
Athens County
Henry Windle
Joe Bagley
Funeral Services for Buchtel Man Friday
Lewis Levandofsky 73 died at his Buchtel home. Funeral at Buchtel Catholic Church Friday at 9 a.m. Rev. Fr. Gallerina officiates. Survived by wife Catherine and children including Mrs. Al Tanner Columbus John at home Joseph Francis Anna Mrs. John Kobinski Neveland Adolph and Sister Mary Carlin Ky.
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Buchtel Lewis Levandofsky
Buchtel
Buchtel Catholic Church
Gallerina
Catherine
al Tanner
Columbus
John
Joseph
Francis
Anna
Zanesville
John Kobinski
Neveland
Adolph
Mary
Carlin
Labor League Meeting In Nelsonville At Legion Home
The Labor's Non Partisan League holds a meeting tonight at 8 o'clock at the Legion home in Nelsonville. All county candidates are invited to speak on labor views. Also in Nelsonville, Junior Hallett son of Mr and Mrs James Hallett returns home from Cherrington Hospital after a tonsil operation Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelsonville
Labor
Legion
Hallett
James Hallett
Franklin St
Cherrington Hospital
Wadley Rites Held in Chauncey Church Service
Funeral services for Raymond Wadley Chauncey were conducted by Rev. Gilbert Courtney at the Chauncey Christian Church Wednesday afternoon at 2. Burial followed at Greenlawn.
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Wadley
Nelsonville
Raymond Wadley
Chauncey
Chauncey Christian Church
Gilbert Courtney
Greenlawn
Social Notes and Local Appointments in Glouster
Glouster social items note Mrs Gwinn Sanders of Marysville and Mrs George Rose as guests at Nelsonville auction bridge club. High scores awarded to Miss Maxine Burns and Mrs Harold Kittrell with traveling prize to Mrs Virgil Eddy. Junior Loyal Daughters entertain Friday at 7 30. Several residents travel or return from Akron Columbus Washington Chicago Yellowstone.
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Delores Bayer
Glouster
John Crawford
Akron
Margaret Croushore
Hugh Gormley
Robert
California
John Gatchel
Lewis Gatchel
Charles Faires
Elyria
Cincinnati
Dean Pough
Even Williams
Zaleski
Horace Taylor
Cleveland
C. M Clark
W. W. Bryson
Charles Reamer
Athens
Bernadine Rader
Henry Angle
Glouster,s
Main Street
Abbie Galbreith
Girls’ Industrial School
Delaware
Rienda
Power Rites Planned for Hollister Resident
Thomas L Power 75 died at his Hollister home after a nine month illness caused by a heart ailment. He moved from Nelsonville 30 years ago and served as Hollister postmaster and ran a grocery. Survived by wife Lelia 1885, son Thomas Jr of Athens, daughters Grace Holzschuh Glouster and Mabel Richards Columbus, brother Theill Columbus, seven grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Friday at two with Rev Delbert Miles and Rev William Power officiating. Interment Greenlawn Cemetery Nelsonville.
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Glouster
Thomas L. Power
Hollister
Power
Nelsonville
Lelia Fierce
Thomas, Jr
Athens
Grace Holzschuh
Mabel Richards
Columbus
Theill
Power Home
Delbert Miles
William Power
Barnesville
Greenlawn Cemetery
Glouster Plans $51,000 Sewer Bond Issue
Glouster Village Council files a bond issue for a $51,000 sewer system and treatment plant with an Aug 9 vote. It would levy 2.90 mills outside the 10 mil limit for 25 years, dated Sept 1 1938, at 6 percent interest, maturing 1940 to 1964.
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Glouster
Athens County Board of Elections
Corrigan Offered Riches Aboard A Long Journey
Doug Corrigan, hailed as a wartime flying hero, is advised to refuse gain from his voyage while awaiting a career. His uncle, a Baptist minister, expects the quiet welder to avoid exploiting the trip. American Airlines offered temporary work, but no airline named him for a commercial poste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug
Lindbergh
American Airlines
New York
California
Hollywood
Ireland
Glouster Legion Post Elects New Officers
Glouster American Legion Tuesday night filled the vacancy caused by Harley Hambel's death. Dan Mooney was elected treasurer and G. C. Lunsford was chosen trustee. Delegates to the Cincinnati convention include Harry Richards and Bob Skinner with alternates Hoy Seckinger and William Golding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Mooney
G. C. Lunsford
Cincinnati
Glouster
Harry Richards
Bob Skinner
Hoy Seckinger
William Golding
Thomas Hogue Dies in Columbus Hospital
Thomas Hogue aged 75 died at St Francis Hospital Columbus Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 after three weeks illness from complications of diseases He spent his life on the farm selling it and moving to Trimble a year ago Funeral arrangements not yet completed
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Glouster
Thomas Hogue
St. Francis Hospital
Columbus
Mr. Hogue
Trimble
Glouster Council Plans Friday Meeting on Ohio Collieries Land
The Glouster council will convene Friday at 7 in the council rooms for an adjourned session. The meeting will discuss the land option with Ohio Collieries Co. members are urged to attend.
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Glouster
Ohio Collieries Co
Auto Parts Team Is Off to Fast Start
The newly formed Kittle's Auto Parts softball team of Glouster won two games this week. Gibbs pitched a no hit no run game in a 3 to 0 win over Derthick, then Glouster beat Murray City 7 to 5 with Bickley pitching. They plan a game in McConnelsville against the Mil lers and invite bookings to Malcolm Higgins in Glouster.
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Auto Parts Team
Glouster
Kittle’s Auto Parts
Derthick
Gibbs
Murray City
Bickley
McConnelsville
McConnelsville Millers
Malcolm Higgins
Food Commodities Distribution Set by Township Trustees
Trimble Township trustees announce surplus commodities for distribution this Saturday at 8 30 a m at the Township Building. Potatoes will be given. residents should bring containers.
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Glouster
Trimble
Lodge to Meet Friday Evening
Pocahontas Lodge will meet Friday evening to transact matters of importance as announced. The United States possessions contain a total of 229 hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glouster
Pocahontas Lodge
United ~ States
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C Woodson
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Wee Stanley
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Mills
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Doolittle
R. Brooks
Y. Crosses
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Woodson
Just
Ohlinger & Wolfe
CABLE
Ronald Regan
Mary McGuire
Murphy
England
Jongs
Colombia
Singac Butler
Nelsonville Social Notes
Buchtel Man
Labor League
Corrigan
Glouster Legion Post
Gem Pharmacy
K of P. Bldg
Wat St
Preston
Duart
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Mechem
Nelsonville, Ohio
Columbus and Southern Ohio Electric Company
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